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B125 NKV

1984 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2381cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,007 mi
Last recorded127,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB125 NKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,381cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 127,007 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 126,199 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,896 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,579 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 121,887 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres/ inner edges feathered

Fail 15 Jun 2017 121,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres/ inner edges feathered

Pass 21 Jun 2016 120,079 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge paddled

Fail 16 Jun 2016 120,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear tyre inner edge paddled

Pass 28 May 2015 118,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

both rear shock absorber bottom bushes cracked/worn

both rear shock absorber top bushes cracked/worn

off side rear tyre paddled on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 115,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 2 Jun 2014 115,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Jun 2013 113,097 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shocker / lower bushes starting to crack

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Fail 21 Jun 2013 113,074 miles

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear shocker / lower bushes starting to crack

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 22 Jun 2012 106,319 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 99,236 miles

front tyres slightly stepped on inner tread

nearside rear bump stop bracket slightly corroded and splitting

Fail 11 Jun 2010 189,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

power steering has aslight leak on a hose.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 189,618 miles

power steering has aslight leak on a hose.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 181,496 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 173,150 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 165,209 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 163,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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B125 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,381cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B125 NKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 42 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B125 NKV registered?

B125 NKV is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1984.

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